Tremayne Duncan
Belle Rose,LA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in coordinating complex rail yard operations, ensuring efficient train movements and strict adherence to schedules. Proven leadership abilities facilitate effective team management while upholding rigorous safety protocols. Expertise in rail systems and logistics optimizes operational workflows, consistently enhancing productivity and efficiency. Recognized for a collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railroad Yardmaster
Watco
06.2021 - Current
- Supervised train operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and schedule compliance.
- Coordinated yard activities, optimizing train movements and minimizing delays.
- Facilitated communication between crews and dispatch, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives that led to increased productivity, improved processes, and higher customer satisfaction levels.
- Led initiatives to streamline cargo handling processes, improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and recognizing outstanding performance.
RAILROAD CONDUCTOR
Watco
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Trained new conductors on operational protocols and safety regulations, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Review schedules, switching orders, way bills, and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading information and to plan work.
- Conferred with engineers to plan regular repairs and necessary maintenance stops.
- Train other peers such as brakemen, engineers, and student conductors to perform their job safely and effectively and apply the company's core principles to the job that we are performing.
- Operated locomotives and railcars to ensure timely transportation of freight.
Tank Cleaner
Superior Energy Resources
02.2012 - 01.2017
- Problem solving platform or vessels, while working in an atmospheres with low clearances, coffined spaces and at heights.
- Led efforts to streamline cleaning processes, increasing overall team productivity and effectiveness.
- Operated high-pressure cleaning equipment to ensure thorough tank sanitation.
- Collaborated with team members to execute safety protocols and maintain compliance standards.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential hazards and enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate documentation of cleaning logs and safety checks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Assumption High School
Napoleonville, LA05.2011
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office tools
- Analytical reasoning
- Troubleshooting proficiency
- Proficient in numerical analysis
- Professional development
- Proficient in team coordination
- Management of railroad logistics
- Collaborative decision-making
- Quality assurance standards
- Safety standards compliance
- Communication
- Team leadership qualities
- Customer engagement
- Proficient in handling multiple priorities
- Compliance with hazmat regulations
- Gesture-based instructions
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 18 staff members.
- Achieved Yardmaster role through effectively helping with training and development of current and new employees.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- Training Service Engineer Certification: March 2023: March 2026
- Conductor Certification: March 2023: March 2026
- Fork Lift Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- Water Survival Certification
Timeline
Railroad Yardmaster
Watco
06.2021 - Current
RAILROAD CONDUCTOR
Watco
01.2017 - 06.2021
Tank Cleaner
Superior Energy Resources
02.2012 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Assumption High School